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Arkansas House Kills Good Home School Bill

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Melissa

Last night at 7:30 pm, the Arkansas House of Representatives killed a bill that would have allowed home school students to compete fairly for the Governor’s Distinguished Scholar scholarships. SB578 was a bill that both the Education Alliance and the … Continue reading →

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Sen. Gilbert Baker Explains the Tim Tebow Bill

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Education Alliance

During the 2009 Arkansas legislative session, Sen. Gilbert Baker (R-Conway) proposed what’s known as the “Tim Tebow bill,” which allows home-educated students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities at their local public school. The bill didn’t pass, but … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Home School Legislative Study Held

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Melissa

The following is a message from Education Alliance Director Jerry Cox about a legislative meeting concerning changes to Arkansas’ home school law. Dear Home School Friends, Home School Meeting Held At the State Capitol A meeting regarding home schooling was … Continue reading →

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